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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Print, 1950's
Colour photograph of Bendigo 18 (Quarry Hill) crossing another bogie tram at one of the loops on the Eaglehawk line.On rear in ink "PMTT MMTB 35, Ball 40"trams, tramways, bendigo, eaglehawk, tram 18 -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Egg Cup - Metal
The souvenir metal Egg Cup was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A metal egg cup with 3 handles, emblem on the side which says S.S Largs Bay, Aberdeen, Commonwealth LineS.S Largs Bay, Aberdeen, Commonwealth Linemerchant souvenir, s.s largs bay, commonwealth line -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, BASS VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY [written and published by the] ; [sketches by E. Skidmore and E. Pike], Guide to the history & beauty of the Bass District : a brief outline of the early history of the Shire of Bass, Victoria
... Guide to the history & beauty of the Bass District : a... the] ; [sketches by E. Skidmore and E. Pike]. ...Stamped 'Phillip Island & District Historical Society'.bass, victoria, history -
Wheen Bee Foundation
Publication, The Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, House of Representatives, Standing Committee on Primary Industries and Resources, More than honey: the future of the Australian honey bee and pollination industries (The Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia), Canberra, 2008, 2008
... More than honey: the future of the Australian honey bee and...The Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, House of ... -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Bride, Thomas Francis, Letters from Victorian pioneers : being a series of papers on the early occupation of the colony, the Aborigines, etc., addressed by Victorian pioneers to His Excellency Charles Joseph La Trobe, Esq., Lieutenant-Governor of the colony of Victoria, 1899
... on the early occupation of the colony, the Aborigines, etc...Melbourne : Robt. S. Brain, Government Printer for the ...The letters record events which will recall to many persons still living old Vctorian memories, and will have a great value for the future historian of Victoria, as narrating the experiences of actual movers in the early scenes of our colonization, while they will also possess interest as incidental contributions to the biographies of the men who half a century ago beagan to encounter the hardships and perils which beset the pioneer in every part of this continent. These papers also contain interesting contributions to our knowldge of the aborigines-their languages, customs , and conflicts with the white men; and although some of the incdents narrated have found their way into print before, they are now for the first time given in their entirety to the public.xiii, 325 p. : figs., map. index; Barabool dialect list; names of the tribe, about 1841-43; ; 22 cThe letters record events which will recall to many persons still living old Vctorian memories, and will have a great value for the future historian of Victoria, as narrating the experiences of actual movers in the early scenes of our colonization, while they will also possess interest as incidental contributions to the biographies of the men who half a century ago beagan to encounter the hardships and perils which beset the pioneer in every part of this continent. These papers also contain interesting contributions to our knowldge of the aborigines-their languages, customs , and conflicts with the white men; and although some of the incdents narrated have found their way into print before, they are now for the first time given in their entirety to the public. frontier and pioneer life -- victoria. | victoria -- history -- 1834-1900 -- sources. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Herald & Weekly Times Ltd, "A Place in the Sun", "Save the Trams", 1971
... "A Place in the Sun", "Save the Trams"...The Courier Ballarat ...Set of two Newspaper clippings pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side. Clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 19/8/1971; two letters to the Editor, about the closure of the Ballarat tramways, that some of the trams and line should be saved and what the aims of the BTPS are. The first from a person titled "All Het Up", and the second from John Anderson of P.O. Box 145 Box Hill. The second clipping from The Sun, Melbourne dated 14/7/1971 written by Keith Dunstan in his column, "A Place in the Sun" about the forthcoming closure of the Ballarat and Bendigo systems. Has a photo of a Bendigo Birney tram and notes their rarity. The second part is about the formation of the BTPS, which has 100 paid up members and quotes Shane McCarthy, a committeeman. Both cuttings in two portions.In red ink in lower edge of first cutting "19/8/71". On sheet of paper, various pencil / ink markings - with date Dec. 1963. Possibly paper used by Donor at his job with the former machinery makers, Ronaldson and Tippet.trams, tramways, closure, btps, birney, preservation -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, John Masanauskas, "Scratch-it and save $24m a year", "The rot set in the Fifties", 27/09/1964 12:00:00 AM
... "Scratch-it and save $24m a year", "The rot set in the...The Age, John Masanauskas ...Two Newspaper clippings from The Age Newspaper Jan. 1990 - featuring public transport. There were two other feature articles written by John Masanauskas - subtitled "Public Transport Going Nowhere" .1 - 16/1/1990 - part 3 - page 11, titled "The rot set in the Fifties" about the problems on Melbourne public transport, staff, graffiti, costs, lack of use, The Met, problems with the private bus operators, Met Plan. .2 - 17/1/1990 - part 4 - page 11 titled "Scratch-it and save $24m a year "considering a report from the Toronto Transit Commission and the introduction of a new three zone ticket system using scratch or honour tickets and the use of off line ticket sellers. Has a map of the zonal system, fares, the phasing out of conductors except on W class trams.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, scratch tickets, public transport, buses, metplan -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - 1987 V/LINE TRAIN AND COACH TIMETABLES
Timetable. V/Line train and coach timetables between: Bendigo and Melbourne, Melbourne and Daylesford, Melbourne, Swan Hill and Mildura. DL size pamphlet, concertina opening. Includes list of stations and agents. Timetable No.5 of 11. Two instances of times altered in pencil. Effective 11 Oct. 1987V/Lineorganization, public utility, transport, v/line, timetable, train, coach -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1969
Black and white photograph of level crossing gates and railway station at Bentleigh at the intersection of Burgess Street and Centre Road. This image is part of a larger collection of images from the Public Transport Corporation displaying train stations and streetscapes in what is now the City of Kingston.Black and white photograph of level crossing gates and railway station at Bentleigh at the intersection of Burgess Street and Centre Road.Stamped in blue ink on reverse: COPYRIGHT / Public Transport Corporation / For re-ordering photographs / Please quote negative No H3405 / Enquiries C/- PTC Photographic Unit / Telephone switchboard 619 111 White paper adhered to reverse of photograph with black typed text: Railway gates, Centre Road Bentleigh / 1969 / $50 reproduction fee appliesbentleigh, railway station, railway crossing, suburbs, public transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Herald, Today's tram tryout in Collins St, 7/12/1929 12:00:00 AM
... The Herald ...Newspaper Clipping - from possibly The Herald newspaper, of the test tram in Collins St Melbourne. The photo is of the trial run that day, 7/12/1929. The line formally opened on Sunday 8/12/1929 - reported in The Argus - see http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4055395/475869 - accessed 2/11/2016. Photo of the tram crossing Collins and Swanston Streets. Tramcar number indistinct - could be 352. See Reg Item 1808 for the first tram photos.trams, tramways, collins st, opening, conversion, trials, tram 352?, w2 class, swanston st -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, The Shepherd Press, The Science of Appearances as Formulated and Taught by Max Meldrum, 1950
... The Science of Appearances as Formulated and Taught by Max...The Shepherd Press ...This book could be described as the summing up of a theory of physical appearances, devised by a painter and demonstrated by paint. The foundation of this theory was laid down first in Paris by Max Meldrum early 1900s. A review calls the book "the most outstanding book on the craft of painting yet published in any language. Max Meldrum was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on 03 December 1875. His family arrived in Australia and Max Meldrum attended the National Gallery School, winning the Victorian Travelling Scholarship in 1899. It was deaccessioned and transferred from the Ballarat School of Mines library so would have been used by students and staff of the Ballarat Technical Art School, a division of the Ballarat School of Mines. Red fabric hard covered book of 298pp, includes colour plates that have been pasted into the book. The book inlcudes 11 colour prints and 11 line and tone diagrams. These diagrams in clude Major and Minor Dark and liLight Disturbances; Speed Values and Form; Complex Light Disturbance; Experiments in Definition and Inclination; Apparatus for the Analysus of Visual Phenomena by Distance; Set of Patches; Modern and Obsolete Methods of Approach, Tonal Analysis on "St John's Parad"'; Chromatic Analysis of "St John's Parade". This book was part of the Ballarat Technical Art School LibraryA review has been pasted in the front..max meldrum school, max meldrum, art, science of appearances, appearances, color plates, tonalism, ballarat school of mines library, ballarat technical art school -
Bendigo Military Museum
Poster - POSTER, FRAMED, "The Family Herald and The Weekly Star", Montreal Canada, " CANADA RALLY TO THE EMPIRE - ANSWERING THE CALL OF THE MOTHERLAND", 1914
... " CANADA RALLY TO THE EMPIRE - ANSWERING THE CALL OF THE..."The Family Herald and The Weekly Star", Montreal Canada ...From relevant information - "The poster was sent to my Grandmother's father (John Garriock) from Canada. It was a giveaway in a Canadian farming magazine of the time. My Grandmother (Barbara Ross) and Grandfather (Robert Heddle Ross) kept the poster and it eventually came to me. I wish to donate it as a way of remembering them".Poster - panoramic poster, paper, black and white, depicts the "Canadian Army setting sail to join British Forces operating against Germany in the War of Nations". Collection of ships setting sail. Print below illustration. Frame - timber, brown/black stain/paint, cardboard backing to poster, cardboard backing. Glass front.framed item, poster, canada, 1914 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newsletters, Newton Press, 'The Spirit' Quarterly newsletters: Mar-1985 and Jun-1985. Published by the people of the Holy Spirit Parish, North Ringwood, 1985
... 'The Spirit' Quarterly newsletters: Mar-1985 and Jun-1985...The people of the Holy Spirit Parish ...'The Spirit' Quarterly newsletters: Mar-1985 and Jun-1985. Published by the people of the Holy Spirit Parish. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Save the Trams", 19/08/1971 12:00:00 AM
... "Save the Trams"...The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from the letters to the Editor Section of The Courier, Ballarat, dated about 19/8/1971. The first letter, signed by "All Het Up" pleading for the trams to be retained on a limited route serving Sovereign Hill and the Gardens and noting the tourist potential of such a tram line. A Second letter supports the retention of the trams by the BTPS in Wendouree Parade. Letter is unsigned - may not have been cut out properly. Notes the preservation of a street tramway in Montevideo. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. Has cutting date separate from item.special trams, gardens loop, accidents, injuries -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "For who the tram bells toll", 1992
... "For who the tram bells toll"...The Age ...Newspaper cutting from The Age, Good Weekend supplement, February or March 1992, based on an advert on the final page. Comprises four pages. Article titled "For who the tram bells toll", written by Anthony Dennis and illustrated by Rocco Fazzari. Article looks at travelling on the trams, depots and their characteristics, South Melbourne, North Fitzroy, Malvern, the Bundoora line, people and place in Melbourne life, Essendon Depot, migrants. Includes notes on Peter Spyker, Minister for Transport, Norm Maddock, Lou di Gregorio and an illustration of them and Mario Lawrence?? of South Melbourne depot, V214 and passengers.trams, tramways, w class, melbourne, south melbourne depot, crews, malvern depot, north fitzroy depot, essendon depot, people and places, tram v214 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, The Met, "The Met PASS Map to Melbourne", c1988/90
... "The Met PASS Map to Melbourne"...The Met ...Folded Map of Melbourne Rail and Tram lines, titled "The Met PASS Map to Melbourne" Tram Map - probably soon after conversion of the St Kilda and Port Melbourne lines to Light Rail, though these are not shown. Opened November 1987. Rail Map - shows Route 96 north section as Light Rail, co-ordinated bus routes, and the Altona line as going to Werribee. This route was opened in 1985. Date of Map c1988/1990. Has details of Museums, Art Galleries, Shopping, Gardens and Sports Arenas. See also Reg Item 379 for a similar item.trams, tramways, the met, melbourne, maps, tourist tickets -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Order of Ceremony, The Royal Australian Amored (sic) Corps the Keeffe Family & Eoghan McDonald Celebrates (sic) the Unveiling of a Commemorative Plaque 16 November 2014, 2014
... The Royal Australian Amored (sic) Corps the Keeffe Family ...The 13th Australian Armoured Regiment was a Gippsland militia unit that had been called up for full time duty in December 1941 as a traditional light horse regiment. The early months of 1942 had seen the regiment lose its horses, a conversion to a motor regiment and finally to an armoured regiment in May. During this period there were considerable changes in personnel, however the regiment maintained its strong links to Gippsland and its former identity. Between May and November 1942, individual soldiers had become proficient in their trade training and the regiment changed its focus to troop and squadron activities. On 16 November 1942, the unit was located at the Puckapunyal Army Camp. C Squadron's training program involved a night driving exercise where a column of armoured and B vehicles would depart camp at 0245 hours and proceed to a site to the East of Seymour and set up a bivouac between Whiteheads Creek and Highlands Road. Numerous army camps surrounded the Seymour area; and much of the surrounding farm land had been acquired for military purposes. By November 1942 exercises such as C Squadron's were commonplace and had been repeated on numerous occasions since 1939. At 0400 hrs, C Squadron's vehicles reached O'Sullivan's Paddock on the Kobyboyn Road; prior to reaching the Old Telegraph Road the column turned to the North towards a known crossing point on Whiteheads Creek. The column consisted of seven M3 Medium Tanks and four Universal Carriers. In the case of Corporal McLeod's vehicle, there were seven crewmen rather than the usual five man crew. On arrival at the creek crossing, Captain C.M.I. 'Sandy' Pearson dismounted and with the assistance of Sergeant R.J. Ball began to guide individual tanks across the creek. Four tanks had crossed the creek without difficulty when Corporal McLeod's tank, ARN 24652, began its descent. Captain Pearson stated at the Coroner's Inquiry in December 1942, "Whilst climbing out of the ford the vehicle swerved to the left, apparently striking the tree. It was not the portion of the tank (front) that struck the tree. The tank straightened and appeared to be well under control, suddenly the bank on the left collapsed to the extent of 3ft by 12ft by15ft long causing the vehicle to slide into the creek and turn upside down." Captain Pearson and Sergeant Ball were faced with a nightmarish situation: The Grant had come to rest upside down in soft mud, six crew members were unaccounted for, escape hatches could not be opened and the weight of the tank was settling deeper into the water and mud. Compounding the problem was that the location of the tank did not allow for the other tanks to safely conduct a recovery. It was truly the darkest night.Single A4 card. folded, Contains an account of the raising of 13 Armoured Regiment in December 1941and a tank accident during a night creek crossing in which six crewmen were killed, and, Order of Ceremony for plaque unveiling, Guest of Honour LtCol Stuart Cree CO/CI School of Armour13 armored regiment, tank accident, puckapunyal -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
view on board ships leaving Australia, red cliffs00156.tif
Four photos on a page from an albumLast view of Australia off Albany W.A. coast line of transport of a.i.f. 1st nov 1914 ... going along line of transport indian ocean nov 1914 crossing the equator - " ... neptune visit" nov 1914 Before dipping commenced on crossing the equator nov 1914ww1, world war 1, a.i.f., albany, western australia, 1914, ship, indian ocean, equator -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Print/s, Lindsay Richardson, 23/01/2016 12:00:00 AM
Set of four colour prints of tramway points and crossings components being shipped and off loaded from Bungaree to Perth for the Perth Electric Tramway Society - Jan and Feb. 2016. Photos of Kodak Royal paper by Lindsay Richardson.On rear in ink "23/1/16" and "LCR" on three of them, and "Unloading points and crossings at Whiteman Park 24/2/16"trams, tramways, btm, perth, pets, points, bungaree -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK WW1, Cassell & Company Limited, The ANZAC Book, 1916
... The ANZAC Book...The copyright in all the contributions, both pictures and ...Hard cardboard cover, greyish blue coloured buckram with navy blue print on front & gold print on spine. Coloured illustration half portrait of soldier in uniform holding a gun in front of a flag. 169 pages, cut plain beige coloured paper, illustrated with photos, drawings & cartoons, black & white & colour. End papers beige colour, flyleaf beige colour with black print on front. Title page beige colour with black print.Bottom right of front cover illustration: “David Barker - Gallipoli .15 -“ Title page: “The ANZAC Book written and illustrated in Gallipoli by the men of ANZAC. For the benefit of Patriotic Funds connected with the A&NZAC.”books-military-army, anzac -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph – Photocopy of black and white photograph of Bogong Creek Race Line. 17/1/51, 17/01/1951
A start on the construction of Bogong Creek race line was made at the commencement of winter in 1948. Work proceeded in the following years when work on the High Plains was not practicable. In January, 1951 the special trimming machine, the special slip form and concrete mixing and placing equipment was put into service. A shortage of cement caused some delays as well as a sudden financial recession. The race line was completed and put into service in 1952.An historical record showing the machinery used during this time, the number of workers and supervisors involved and the mountainous terrain where they worked. It also demonstrates the OH&S of the period with workers mostly in street clothing with no hard hats or other safety equipment. Several workers can be seen working shirtless or in singlets.Photocopy of a black and white SECV photograph No: K 6209 labelled Bogong Creek Race Line ch. 1700. Depicting large group of workers and supervisors working at the site. Dated 17/1/52Printed underneath the photograph: STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA Date: 17/1/51 Time: 10.30am No: K 6209 Kiewa Hydro-Electric Works Bogong Creek Race Line ch. 1700 bogong creek raceline; secv; kiewa hydro electric scheme; -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Bromide of a b/w photograph, The Courier Ballarat, 1960
... The Courier Ballarat ...Bromide of a black and white photograph of the Humffray St level crossing in 1960 with a steam locomotive passing through the level crossing, with a set of interlocked gates and a number of motor vehicles waiting. Buildings in view are the Ballarat East signal box and the station building, which was demolished in 1962. Was used in Fares Please! September 1990 issue, in an articles "Beware of Trains" by Alan Bradley. Photo by Ballarat Courier. Bromide made c1994 for possible publication, but not used.trams, tramways, ballarat east, humffray st., level crossings, fares please! -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Cigar Mould (Sigaren Plank), early 20th Century
... Helmond, Noord Brabant, The Netherlands ...Dutch cigar industry was prominent in the eastern part of Noord Brabant in towns like Helmond.Dutch colonial history. Cigar smoking was popular amongst Dutch men5784(a) and 5784 (b) are two pieces made of wood (presumed to be pine). 20 slots to mould the cigars. Bottom piece has deeper slots for the cigars. The two pieces are not solid pieces of wood. The bottom piece is made from two boards/pieces of wood stuck together with aeration space left in between. The top piece has 20 individual moulds/slot glued on. The two pieces can be locked in via three wooden pegs into their corresponding slots On the back of the lower board/piece - there are two holes lined with metal rings (diameter of 1cm) Note that the size given applies when the two pieces are fitted together.On the top board - There is stamped the numeral "53". To the left of this number, we have the manufacturer's circular logo with details - L. Bezemer & Zn. N.V. Helmond Holland PERLU-VORM In front on the left-hand corner of both halves - etched number "7298"cigar, industry -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “No more tears, it's the trip of happiness”, 5/03/2019 12:00:00 AM
... “No more tears, it's the trip of happiness”...The Age ...Newspaper clippings titled: “No more tears, it's the trip of happiness” Newspaper clipping from the Age 5/3/2019 Melbourne editor - Jewel Topsfield Dean Butler, creative lead at PTV's customer service division, has been lead designed of a new moquette to replace seat fabric on all trams, trains and buses in Victoria over the next 5 years. The moquette will come in 5 colours - blue for Metro trains, purple for v/Line trains, green for trams, and a darker colour being developed for buses. The fifth colour, bright orange will be used across the fleet for priority seating.trams, tramways, public transport, ptv, interiors, tramcars, railways -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Egg Cup - Metal
The souvenir metal Egg Cup was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A metal egg cup with 3 handles on the sides. Emblem on the side says S.S Anchises & Alfred Holt Line House flag.Emblem S.S Anchises & Flag Alfred Holt Linemerchant souvenir, s.s anchises, egg cup -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour Photograph, Federation University Walkway from the Mount Helen Student Residences, 21/05/2010
... Federation University Walkway from the Mount Helen Student ...Colour photograph of people crossing a Walkway from the Mount Helen Student Residencesbuildings, mount helen campus, bridge, walkway, student residences, architectural feature -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour Photograph, Federation University Walkway from the Mount Helen Student Residences, 21/05/2010
... Federation University Walkway from the Mount Helen Student ...Colour photograph of people crossing a Walkway from the Mount Helen Student Residencesbuildings, mount helen campus, bridge, walkway, student residences -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Natural Environmental Protection Panel of the Shire of Diamond Valley, Looking after your environment, 1994_09
... Natural Environmental Protection Panel of the Shire of ...This booklet outlines the advantages of using native plants in the garden and lists environmental groups and council services in the Shire of Diamond Valley.12 p. green text and line drawings on white paper.shire of diamond valley, native plants -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Shipping Wonders of The World Vol 1
... Shipping Wonders of The World Vol 1...The Amalgamated Press Ltd. ...The Amalgamated Press Ltd. ...Shipping Wonders of The World Vol 1, by Clarence Winchester. Published by the Amalgamated Press Ltd., London. Textured hard cover, bound book, burgundy colour with gold lettering. Inscription with owner's details and a list of ships inside the front cover. Inscription in black ink "F.J.S MORSE / S S ADELE / S S TAIROA / S S MANARI / S S JARVIS BAY"warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, shipping wonders -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Childrens Encyclopedia Vol 2
... The Childrens Encyclopedia Vol 2...The Educational Book Company, Limited...The Educational Book Company, Limited ...Presented to Warrnambool Children’s Library by Fletcher Jones Esq. in 1950 This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to be have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. The Children's Encyclopedia Vol 2, pages 765 - 1504. Originated and edited by Arthur Mee. Hard cover, red colour with gold lettering. Published by The Educational Book Company, Limited. Part of the Pattison Collection of booksLabel on spine with typed text PAT 032 CHIwarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, the children's encyclopedia vol 2, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library